- In a long-expected move, the Mariners have officially announced that Michael Pineda will open the season in their starting rotation, reports Robert Emrich of MiLB.com.
- Scott Cousins will open the season as a part of the Marlins bench, says Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post.
- Neither Jesus Montero nor Austin Romine were able to secure the Yankees back-up catcher job, as the team optioned the former to Triple-A and the latter to Double-A to start the season, reports Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News.
- The Royals have confirmed that Nathan Adcock will begin the season in their major league bullpen, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star.
- Mark Trumbo will break camp with the Angels, but despite his torrid spring and the team's vacancy at first base, Trumbo will not necessarily play every day, says Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times.
- Mike Stutes was sent down to minor league camp almost two weeks ago, but he will head north with the Phillies and still has a chance to make their Opening Day roster, reports Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
